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Will Russian Influence in Latin America Grow in 2022?
Russia’s aggressive diplomacy has paid off, and a new “Pink Tide” may make the region even more receptive.
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Wildcard: The 76-Year-Old Newcomer Shaking Up Colombia’s Election
Win or lose, Rodolfo Hernández’s rise reflects the deep discontent in Colombian politics.
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Lula’s “Team of Rivals” Strategy Could Reduce Polarization
The former president’s choice of a conservative running mate carries numerous benefits – but also conspicuous risks.
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Latin America Risks Overreacting to Commodities Shock
The region faces particular risk in its economic policy responses to the fallout from the war in Ukraine.
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Winners and Losers in Latin America’s Commodities Market
Markets are weighing the short- and long-term consequences of the war in Ukraine.
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Problems Mount for Ecuador’s Lasso
A shocking rise in crime accompanies institutional division and a stalled government agenda, even as the economy recovers.
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Enter the Millennials: Latin American Politics Will Never Be the Same
The new generation must escape the pull of the established left and right – and resist the urge to dominate.
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Could Thelma Cabrera Become Guatemala’s Evo Morales?
A Maya Mam woman is seeking to organize the country’s indigenous people into a mass political force.
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REACTION: US Delegation Meets with Maduro’s Venezuela
Russia’s increasing influence in the hemisphere and a spike in oil prices after the invasion of Ukraine have led to calls for negotiations.
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A Less Obvious Key to Latin America’s Recovery: the US Treasury
President Biden should make better use of tools to help the region recover, including the IDB.
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Devastation at Amazon Coffee Co-op Profiled by AQ
Brazilian police are investigating after a plane sprayed herbicide in the area.
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The Dangerous Hubris of Chile’s Constitutional Convention
A new constitution is taking shape, but familiar mistakes threaten decades of progress.
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In Guatemala, A Fresh Crackdown on Prosecutors
Ahead of an election year, attacks on the rule of law continue to undermine the country’s democracy.
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A Bold Plan to Finance Latin America’s Energy Transition
The region’s private sector needs to step up, but governments can make it easier.
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Letter to the Editor: A Novel Idea for Argentina & the IMF
Using IMF “surcharges” to fund environmental protection projects could help ensure a lasting deal, the authors write.